The Internet serves as a hub of the world, providing entertainment, connection, and goods and services. By 2015, online retail is expected to be worth $279 billion. In United States, while Internet is an important resource, it’s not readily accessible to everyone. Ten percent of Americans don’t have access to basic broadband because of where… Continue reading Why American internet is lagging
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In Germany, you’re not expected to be able to live without internet access
The internet is officially an “essential” part of life in Germany according to a court ruling Thursday. According to Reuters: A German court ruled on Thursday that people have the right to claim compensation from service providers if their Internet access is disrupted, because the Internet is an “essential” part of life. The court likened… Continue reading In Germany, you’re not expected to be able to live without internet access
UseNeXT software review: a way to access important files and data
The usenet provider UseNeXT is nothing new to the tech geeks or the internet users. Basically, it is a gateway to access the most familiar and largest discussion board that is the Usenet. It is a discussion system over the internet and was established in 1979. You can say that the Usenet is a predecessor… Continue reading UseNeXT software review: a way to access important files and data
How the internet changed society
Social networking, file sharing, and open source software production are all a result of the internet. The width and depth of global communication has never been larger or as easy to achieve. But how has the internet really changed society? Has it at all? There are many who would argue that internet merely gave society… Continue reading How the internet changed society